Ethnic group growth amid ASEAN integration discussed

Socio-economic development of ethnic minority communities in the context
of ASEAN integration was the focus of a workshop co-organised by Thai
Nguyen University and the Philippines’ Kalinga-Apayao University in
northern Thai Nguyen province on May 15.

The workshop
gathered 100 scientific reports from Vietnamese and Filipinos experts
and officials in the culture, education, environment and health sectors.

Their research studies revolved around the subjects
of state policies, livelihoods, social and cultural issues, natural
resource management, and response to climate change related to the
vulnerable groups.

A number of practical measures and
suggestions were put forth at the function, contributing to the
sustainable development of ethnic minority communities in the two
Southeast Asian nations.

The workshop is coordinated
by the Thai Nguyen University and the Philippines’ Kalinga – Apayao
University and expected to pave the way for their deeper cooperation in
the future.-VNA